Maybe tomorrow I will get better direction from the physician. Who else out there has a similar story? However, the tablets are poorly absorbed, with less than 1 per cent of the dose being taken . I was given alendronic acid tablets, one a week after had fall off my bike swerving to miss a coke can someone dropped and fractured my pelvis. I am 79 and took my first Allendronic tablet last Weds. Purity & Quality Control. DICE Dental International Congress and Exhibition. She sent me to a specialist for a second opinion and he said take it. I had a complete hysterectomy 24 years ago but could not tolerate HRT therefore was susceptible to osteoporosis but I had slipped through the net according to my doctor and only got a dexa scan in August 2017. Instead of the exercising I need and want to be doing, my muscles are weakening, my joints ache, my tendons burn and my bones are probably crumbling away. She refused, but she agreed. My opinion is , go and see your GP for advise ! I had had a two year bone scan and been told that my bone density had increased, so as far as I was concerned, the drug was working and all was well in that particular area. Dr David Brownstein has written, and talked on YouTube on this subject. I appear to be ding well on them so I am told along with calcium and Vit D supplements. Bisphosphonates to treat bone weakness caused by prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. This medicine is available as a generic drug in oral pill or solution form and under brand names like Fosamax (oral tablet) and Binosto (oral effervescent medication). I cant believe the drug companies perscribe this medicine knowing what t doesTo patients,me included I have had the same side effects . Now its probable to be loosing my teeth and I live on social security and am very afraid that my dental health has been irrevocably damaged by this drug. Reading these reports,i am now worried.am 63 & After taking AA 70mg per wkfor 2months,& all the awful side effects mentioned here,consultant wants to try zoledronate yearly infusion. Frequently missing a dose may lessen the drugs potency. Then seen a doctor over the pains in my head he asked how long Id been taking alendronic when I told him how long Id on them, he was horrified and reported straight away.They discovered I had broken Vertebrae leaning on my spinal cord.Alendronic should be band. Want to take back controle before I find myself surrendering myself to more drugs. Have other peoples side effects, particularly bone and muscle pain gone away after discontinuing this drug. I was running 2 or 3 times, each week, circuit, bodypump, combat, body pump etc, about 14 hours of workout every week. Ohh my Goodness thank you so much for your post. I compared it with strontium ranelate, which was the drug my sister was taking, and the strontium appeared to have better results. My memory was a little fuzzy. For more about osteoporosis and medication, see Fragile Doctors: Iatroporosis. So I duly took the AA70, now on third month. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking medicine. As you age, you will notice changes in your body, such as grayed hair, wrinkles, vision problems, and hearing loss. Hello Barbara I took them for two Sundays and my legs became painful,Dr said to continue and go back in 2weeks so I took one yesterday and today I feel breathless and giddy. The doctor put me on ADCAL D3 and alendronic. My rheumatologist prescribed AS but I dalayed taking as I had lots of dental work to be done. I have just taken my first one and reading this forum is really interesting. When my doctor told me emphatically that I couldnt build my bones with diet and exercise alone, I reluctantly said ok, but I want to take strontium. But I Need to get an updated DEXA to see how things have progressed. Hi,all these comments are really helping me to decide not to take anymore Alendronic Acid,I had my Dexa scan September 2017 and was diognosed with Osteoporosis and prescribed AA and Cal D3. If I apply pressure to my temples, my headache lessens. Withdrawal was so extreme that the longest I ever lasted off the drug was seven weeks, the worst of my life. There is a Group related to these awful side effects on Facebook called Reglan Support Group (Primperan/Metoclopramide Read the devastating effects this drug has had on people taking it. Please tell your doctor if youre taking: Your doctor might recommend you take brands of alendronic acid such as Fosavance and Bentexo along with vitamin D3 (calciferol). My older sister, who had recently discovered she had osteoporosis, had a very bad fall, ironically as a result of a violent reaction to a prescription drug, and broke three vertebrae in her back. Nothing to eat or drink for at least half an hour afterwards, Remain standing, not lying down Absolutely . I guess my mouth has changed after a long time and it has not fitted properly for a while. I had to stop immediately and was plunged in to full blown menopause, which has been hell ever since. In the morning (Wednesday) I was not able to zip my jeans, brush my hair or other daily activities. Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and fingers. I dont know if this is due to alendronic acid or the letrozole I am taking for breast cancer. I would say) I was suddenly aware of my mouth being transformed into a state where I was unable to move my lips and then my jaw at all. I ran on a treadmill for twenty minutes and I could push my weight in kilos on the leg press. As a follow up to my earlier post, on Feb 21st 2021, I am still experiencing side effects as a result of the ingestion of 1 biphosphonate Alendronic Acid 70g tablet on Sunday Feb 2nd. Do not just stop taking alendronic acid without your doctors approval. Overdosing may lead to an upset stomach, heartburn, and ulcers. Do not take alendronate if you have low calcium levels. It starts after some seemingly minor jaw trauma, but jaw osteonecrosis can quickly decimate a jawbone. Related Compound Libraries. I wont be taking it as I feel I may be able to find a natural alternative. If I took slow shallow breaths the pain was bearable. This led me to think I was in Seroxat withdrawal; so convinced, in fact, I was of this that I asked my doctor to contact GSK to see if they had changed the formulation in some way, as I had made no change to my dose. Prevention. . Its harmful if you suddenly stop taking it without a proper assessment from your healthcare provider. Severe side effects include the following: In rare cases, alendronic acid may cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). I was prescribed Alendronic Acid 70 mg by my GP a couple of months go due to fracturing my humorous after I tripped me fell. One thing concerns me! I was not aware until yesterday that Alendronic could be the cause. Lately i have been feeling tooth pain and have told by the dentist they cannot see me without a letter from my GP if i am taking alendronic acid. Went to dentist four days ago with toothache my dentist x-rayed my tooth and discovered I have a lot of loss of bone in my jaw cant remember the name for it but it was caused by my treatment for osteoporosis she said she cant take the tooth out as she could cause more damage she said she has to consult with another surgeon first I am in total agony with my tooth and jaw I dont know how much longer I can go on I wont hear anything to Monday so I have all day tomorrow and tomorrow night to suffer I dont know how much longer I can go on help, Ive just started taking Alendronic acid 75mg and for the last 4 days Ive been having really bad indigestion Heartburn and tightness of my chest sex. The first indication I had that something was amiss was in September 2009 I took three anti-sickness pills and had some very strange reactions. Alendronic Acid/Colecalciferol Mylan was developed as a 'generic medicine'. Im so sorry to hear your situation and how difficult things are for you. Postmenopausal osteoporosis. I stopped taking alendronic acid straight away and now wake every morning in the hope that there might be some improvement in my condition. Am I the only one the suffer from these bad side effects after taking it for the first time. I was told that it was very uncommon what happened to me, and it was my choice to take it again next week or not. This full head pain is extremely bad. He arranged for me to have an MRI and EEG tests, but his opinion was that Seroxat was the likely culprit as he had never seen anything like this before. Felicity Stopped now. Its recommended to take it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. So whats the point, it sounds like poison. Yes my muscles ache and my arthritis in joints have worsened constant tummy upsets I put down to too much gluten! I have been told I will have one in 2 years. And how are we going to return to good health? My sister and I were diagnosed with Osteoproosis over 5 years ago and we have both been taking Alendronic Acid since. As soon as I told the duty doctor it was a possible drug clash, I sensed he immediately lost interest. I was left on Seroxat for 15 years and wonder if it is the reason I know have Neuropathy. Im 61 and after a long history of fractures (mostly sports related) and a recent wrist fracture from a fall, I had a DXA scan and have Oseopenia. alendronic acid has destroyed my life The highest quality of care for individuals with developmental disabilities. I quit often find that some of the drugs my doctor has given me gives me bad reactions. I better print your reviews kind people & put them before my GP & the Liver Consultant who suggested bisphosphonates in the first place!! In 2002 I discovered via the internet that I wasnt desperately ill with an anxiety disorder that only Seroxat could fix. I have always looked after my teeth, having paid for a very expensive bridge in 2010 to fill a gap. but from the start have not felt well, stabbing pains dental probs,aching joints,My dentist referred me to a specialist to have 3 teeth removed,but i lost it in the chair so scared ! Delighted to report Tum is behaving much better since giving up just hoping the other side effects ( Jaw and Teeth) dont show up unexpected! And yes side effects are happening, muscles ache, jaw aches, I did have an X-ray on my jaw and its fine TG. Hi Shingles 6 months ago and Dr. says this is result of shingles. She is very upset as to how this medication has impacted her. Think Im off to GP to hear her thoughts!!! Have a look at my profile and see where I am at the minute. When I showed this to my GP, he said that is not correct and the book was wrong. 1. Im very concerned, like you & so many others, about the side effects of AA which I have just started today! However, it usually takes 6-12 months of ongoing medication to get its full benefit. Thank you. I also have arthritis in my thumbs. Not feel normal anymore, weak dizzy loosing balance and sight too which could also be caused by oprazole to protect stomach. I know they say dairy is a good source of calcium but we are not cows and cant absorbe or digest soemthing that is meant for young calves. The my neck was hurting. I felt pressurised to take it saying that I would suffer as I get older if I didnt take it but I am now wondering if it really does any good. they can have the opposite effect ! Alendronic Acid is prescribe to counteract the effects of Entzalutamide, which can thin the bones. Had chat with doctor and decided to come off and leave it for two years then have another bone scan and see how my old bones were going. I think she must have dislodged it, I also have something called GCA which can affect your jaw so I cant say which or if either has caused the problem. When I last saw my Consultant she wanted me to go on Alendronic Acid. After reading this negative press about AA, I refused to take it. What an awful position to be in! Im just another person looking for help with my bones, having been told by my doctor that there is no alternative to Alendronic Acid. I will not be taking another one! Send Link. 25 yrs later Ive had a Dexa scan and was told my spine was crumbling and the reading was far worse than the worst possible. Brand names: Reclast, Zometa, Aclasta. Has anyone has this done ? . Fast forward to 2009. As a consequence, my Dr prescribed Alendronic Acid 70mg. You can only stop taking alendronic acid when your doctor says so. If you are taking this tablet once a week . Theres little research if alendronic acid is safe for breastfeeding moms. It slows down your body from producing cells that break down your old bones, giving enough time for bone-building cells to spur the growth of new bones. Started alendronic acid Jul 2014 for three years. Like any other drug, alendronic acid comes with mild side effects, which affect 1 in 100 people. https://www.druglawsuitsource.com/canada-fosamax-lawsuits-settled/ Im now in my 70s and am doing my best to stay out of a wheelchair. Hello Carol,just been asked to go and see my gp for a talk about having a break from taking alendronic acid.Going next week after taking them for more than ten years.I do remember having a bone scan after three years and the results showed some improvements in my bone density. Reading all above, i think i will put myself on a little break, just to see if there is a difference in my condition overall. muscles ache, no energy, depression. I had a scan 6 months ago and have osteoporosis. Name of the medicinal product. I have stop taking the drug and will see my GP this week to see what he recomends but after reading so many stories after taking this drug i am reluctant to conti ue taking it specially as i am taking other medications for high blood pressure, tyroid, high pressure of the eyes, high colesterol.etc. I have been taking alendronic acid and adcal D3 for several months, since starting these drugs I have developed a very dry sore mouth and tongue with much reduced flow of saliva, also I have much reduced sense of taste. So was my face. Now have constant Small blisters on various areas of my body. Should there be a next time I will follow my own advice as I believe we all know our own bodies to a degree of course & I will follow my gut instinct!!! Never in my life have I read as many horror stories and am dumbfounded that medication like this is still being prescribed. The GP has been renewing this prescription although I now read a patient only needs to take for 2 yrs max! Bisphosphonates can strengthen the bones and slow down further bone damage. Many thanks for all your information. Hospital Aug 2017 Spine -2.7 Hip -1.1. Since taking it I have a painful jaw,dry mouth and severe constipation, bloated stomach and a general,feeling of being unwell I spoke to my GP a few weeks ago about my painful jaw and he told me this was quite common and to carry on taking it but. Like a lot of people I was researching AA70 when I came across this group. Home; About. I am at the moment still recovering from my fracture as it only been 3wks so if anyone reading this have a build up of pressure on your leg whilst taking these awful tablets seek help before the leg breaks as it will the femur is so so painful take care everyone. No tablet is worth taking if no quality of life. http://www.ehealthme.com/cs/osteoporosis/drug+intolerance, http://www.ehealthme.com/cs/osteopenia/drug+intolerance, http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/fosamax/drug+intolerance. I feel very tired and my bones are much more painful now. So, what happens now, does my Osteoporosis get progressively worse over time? I have no side effects whatsoever and did not have a problem starting them as my cancer care has been excellent. I also are very intolerant to any meds but my doctor had at last convinced me to trythis and suffice to say I will not be taking any more. I am now using a Naturopathic Bone Protocol supplentation for building bones. Although a diagnosis of osteoporosis is based on the results of your bone density scan, the decision about what treatment you need, if any, is based on a number of other factors including your: age. l feel I am not listened to andn being my age, Im past bothering about. I am also diabetic 2 (no drugs diet only) coeliac (wheat and gluten free. Researching I came across Dr Rex Newnham, his story is very interesting, look him up he has written several books re osteoporosis/arthritis, treating them naturally with borax/boron. The side effects are bone pain, joint pain and bruising, numbness in the face and lips. I asked how we would know if it wasnt working, and his reply was that it would be having an effect on my bones after six months and the next scan results would indicate an increased bone density, or not. I also broke my hip, which made it even more difficult to do anything at all. These drugs are pushed to the top of the prescribing line by big pharma. Been given Alendronic acid 10mg tablet which I have to take daily. No problems with my calcium + vitamin D levels when I started taking medication. 260m+ Visitors. He says he cured his wifes osteoporosis with the supplementation of boron and he describes the dosage he used in the video. I have an appointment at The Royal Dental Practice, Cromwell Road, Dorchster to have two back teeth removed. My doctor went through the results with me and told me I needed to take alendronic acid. Many thanks, Diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in January and prescribed boat load of tablets. Below are essential things that you should know before taking alendronic acid: Tell your doctor if you have any dental implants or any tooth issues before taking alendronic acid. As the Corona virus is ongoing we cannot go back to the GP yet, but she is convinced all the aches started after coming off of it!! Alendronic Acid. This medicine is available as a generic drug in oral pill or solution form and under brand names like Fosamax (oral tablet) and Binosto (oral effervescent . My body has been achy since starting them but after taking the A A on Sunday l have been in agony the aches in my joints and my hips have been unbearable and the numbness in my hands and fingers. hi i broke my wrist last year and because of this I had a bone scan I was told I had osteoporosos in the Spine and hip im 57 and lead a active life ive on vitamin D daily and AA 70 ml weekly I took my one this morning a number of hours after taking this table I have had very bad stomach cramps and I have not left the bathroom and my head is bad. I had also gone hypothyroid. I wonder if it might be something that could help you Ive attached the link to the video below. I also went willingly and happily to the gym twice a week and did weekly pilates. Taking alendronic acid can help if you have, or are at risk of developing, osteoporosis. In some cases, ALENDRONIC ACID may cause side effects such as muscle or joint pain, nausea, indigestion, gas and headache. 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